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I am Margaret Jones, a dedicated educator and artist blending classroom leadership with creative storytelling. For over a decade I taught reading and social studies to elementary and middle school students, built a culture of arts integration, and directed stage productions as part of the curriculum. My work extends beyond the classroom as a writer and performer, bringing imaginative narratives to life on stage and in community programs.
I thrive on collaboration, curriculum development, and mentoring students and colleagues. From leading arts programs and online instructional design during Covid to performing with national theater companies, I pursue opportunities that connect learning with artistic expression and real-world impact.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Elementary-Middle School Teacher (Advanced Professional) at J Frank Dent Elementary School
August 1, 2014 - September 1, 2023Taught Reading and Social Studies to 4th-6th grade students; created a grade-level newsletter to communicate curriculum, events, and student activities to parents; participated on the School Improvement Team and co-chaired the 6th grade; planned and implemented out-of-town field trips; directed stage productions such as Sarafina and The Wiz as Arts Integration Chair; organized Arts Integration programs; collaborated on online instruction during Covid.
6th Grade Teacher (Advanced Professional) at Clinton Grove Elementary
August 1, 2006 - July 1, 2014Taught Reading and Social Studies to approximately sixty 6th graders; planned and organized a Fine Arts Academy after-school program for 3rd-6th graders (2009-2012); taught Drama and facilitated a book club, 'Avid Readers'; served on the Leadership Team for 8 years; participated as a Mentor under the Music Teachers Fellow Program.
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher at Seat Pleasant Elementary
August 1, 1996 - June 1, 2006Taught all subjects to 2nd and 3rd grade students.
2nd-4th Grade Teacher at Great Commission Christian Academy
September 1, 1992 - June 1, 1994Taught all subjects to 2nd-4th graders; also taught Drama to K-6th graders; Directed and adapted Keith Green's 'Hide 'em in your Heart'.
Actress/Writer at National Smithsonian Institution
May 1, 1996 - October 1, 1997Wrote and performed drama and poetry during the 'Wade in the Water' exhibit of African American Traditions.
Principal Actress at Mixed Blood Theatre
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1980Performer as the Lady in Red in 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf'.
Actress at New York Shakespeare Festival - Joseph Papp
May 1, 1978 - January 1, 1979Toured as an actress with the NYC National Touring Company of 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf'.
Actress/Writer at United Ministries at Howard University
September 1, 1979 - September 1, 1979Performed original poetry at the Koinonia Cafe, Howard University.
Actress/Writer at Unbroken Chain Fellowship
November 1, 1983 - November 1, 1983Wrote and performed original poetry in the musical 'Giving God the Glory'.
Actress at Ebenezer Coffeehouse
May 1, 2015 - May 1, 2015Performed selected poetry with DC's poet laureate Delores Kendrick.
Producer, Director, Principal Actress at NoCompromise Productions
May 1, 2001 - May 1, 2007Produced, directed, adapted to stage, and performed in 'Mother of a Nation' by Iris B. Johnson.
Actress/Writer at National Smithsonian Institute
May 1, 1996 - October 1, 1997Wrote and performed drama and poetry during the 'Wade in the Water' exhibit (Dr. Bernice Johnson-Reagon, curator).
Performer at Ebenezer Coffeehouse
May 1, 2015 - May 1, 2015Performed selected poetry with DC's poet laureate, Delores Kendrick (accompaniment by SynchroniCity Sextet).
2nd-4th Grade Teacher at Great Commission Christ Jan Academy
September 1, 1992 - June 30, 1994Taught all subjects to 2nd-4th graders; taught Drama to K-6th graders; directed and adapted Keith Green's 'Hide 'em in your Heart'.
Education
BFA with Honors in Theatre at Carnegie Mellon University
September 1, 1974 - May 1, 1978BFA with Honors in Theatre at Carnegie Mellon University
September 1, 1974 - May 1, 1978Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses at Trinity Washington University
July 1, 1996 - May 1, 2003Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses at McDaniel College
April 1, 1998 - August 1, 1998Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses at University of Maryland, College Park
July 1, 1998 - July 1, 1999Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses at Prince George's Community College
April 1, 2003 - July 1, 2003Introductory Courses in Theatre at Chatham College
August 1, 1973 - May 1, 1974BFA with Honors in Theatre at Carnegie Mellon University
September 1, 1974 - May 1, 1978Introductory Courses in Theatre at Chatham College
August 1, 1973 - May 1, 1974Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses at Trinity Washington University
July 1, 1996 - May 1, 2003Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses at McDaniel College
April 1, 1998 - August 1, 1998Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses at University of Maryland, College Park
July 1, 1998 - July 1, 1999Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses at Prince George's Community College
April 1, 2003 - July 1, 2003BFA with Honors in Theatre at Carnegie Mellon University
September 1, 1974 - May 31, 1978Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses at Trinity Washington University
July 1, 1996 - May 31, 2003Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses at McDaniel College
April 1, 1998 - August 31, 1998Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses at University of Maryland
July 1, 1998 - July 31, 1999Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses at Prince George's Community College
April 1, 2003 - July 31, 2003Introductory Courses in Theatre at Chatham College
August 1, 1973 - May 31, 1974Qualifications
URTA finalist
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026TCG finalist
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026Advanced Professional Teacher Certification
July 1, 2006 - January 16, 2026Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses (Trinity Washington University)
July 1, 1996 - May 1, 2003Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses (McDaniel College)
April 1, 1998 - August 1, 1998Graduate Credits in History of United States (Prince George's Community College)
April 1, 2003 - July 1, 2003Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses (University of Maryland)
July 1, 1998 - July 1, 1999URTA finalist
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026TCG finalist
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026Maryland Advanced Professional Teacher Certification
July 1, 2006 - February 6, 2026URTA finalist
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026TCG finalist
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
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